WTT teams up with one of table tennis’ most iconic brands to deliver world-class equipment for a landmark debut on US soil.

 Rockville, Maryland, 15th May 2025 – When the world’s best arrive in Las Vegas for the first-ever WTT Grand Smash on American soil, they’ll play on tables built for champions, supplied by one of the most trusted names in the sport: JOOLA.

World Table Tennis (WTT) has confirmed JOOLA as one of the Official Equipment Partners for US Smash 2025, responsible for providing all Show Court Tables, Warm-Up Tables, and Practice Tables across both event venues, Orleans Arena and the MGM Grand Conference Center.

Founded in 1952, JOOLA is a globally recognised brand in the world of table tennis, known for delivering precision-crafted equipment that meets the highest demands of the professional game.

With a long legacy in elite competition and a relentless drive for innovation, JOOLA continues to lead the way in racket sports, offering athletes the tools they need to compete at the very top.

Speaking on the announcement, Richard Lee, President of JOOLA Global, said: “JOOLA is excited to be an official partner of this historic milestone in table tennis as the first-ever WTT Grand Smash comes to the USA. We think this will mark a great step forward in the sport and are looking forward to doing our part to make this a memorable and impactful event. We will put our full effort and resources as the leading table tennis and pickleball company in the world to promote the event here in the United States and ensure its global success.”

JOOLA tables will feature throughout US Smash 2025—from centre-stage showdowns to behind-the-scenes warm-up sessions—supporting the full spectrum of player performance. Every rally, every transition, every make-or-break moment will unfold on a surface trusted by the world’s best.

Blythe Fitzwiliam, WTT Commercial Partnerships Director, added: “JOOLA is a global brand and one of the most respected in the US market, with deep roots in the professional game. Their tables meet the highest standards of quality, speed and consistency; exactly what top athletes demand when the margins are razor-thin. We're proud to have JOOLA join us for the debut US Smash.”

With the launch of US Smash 2025, WTT’s Grand Smash series expands into a new era and a new market. The partnership with JOOLA strengthens that debut, anchoring it in performance, precision, and a shared ambition to elevate the sport on its biggest stages.

US Smash 2025 will take place in Las Vegas in 2025. General Public Sales for tickets will launch on 16 May, 9:00 AM (GMT-7). For more information, visit worldtabletennis.com and ussmash.com.

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About JOOLA

Founded in 1952, JOOLA is a globally recognized brand specializing in table tennis and pickleball equipment. With a commitment to innovation and quality, JOOLA continues to lead the way in racket sports, providing athletes and enthusiasts with the tools they need to excel at every level. www.joola.com 

About World Table Tennis

World Table Tennis (WTT) is where the sport meets the spectacle. As the commercial and events arm of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Group, WTT is all about big-time rivalries, intense battles, and unforgettable moments on the global stage.
 
Through WTT, table tennis has never been faster, fiercer, or more entertaining with cutting-edge technology, immersive fan experiences, and a stacked calendar of world-class events. Whether it’s edge-of-your-seat rallies, shock upsets, or all-time greats chasing glory, WTT is the home of the biggest names, the biggest matches, and the biggest moments in global table tennis.

About the WTT Series

The WTT Series is the ultimate stage for table tennis, a fierce calendar of world-class battles where the best in the game fight for dominance. At the heart of it all are the Grand Smashes—the biggest and most prestigious events in the sport, where champions are made and legacies are forged. These four showpiece events set the gold standard, delivering blockbuster clashes, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable moments.
 
Beyond the Grand Smashes, the Champions events bring together the elite, pitting the top-ranked stars against each other in a high-stakes, winner-takes-all showdown. Meanwhile, the Star Contender and Contender events are where the rising talents and established names fight for their place in the spotlight, battling for ranking points, prize money, and a shot at breaking into the top tier. It all builds towards the season-ending WTT Finals, where only the best of the best qualify, and the race to be crowned World No.1 reaches its climax.
 
With a packed global calendar and the sport’s biggest names colliding across multiple events, WTT is where the action never stops, and the stakes keep getting higher. This is table tennis like you’ve never seen before—faster, louder, and unmissable.

Visit worldtabletennis.com for more information.

About United States Smash

US Smash is the first-ever WTT Grand Smash to be staged in the United States, launching in Las Vegas in 2025. As part of the top tier of the World Table Tennis (WTT) Series, Grand Smashes represent the highest level of the sport, featuring the world’s top-ranked athletes, the most coveted titles, and a fan experience built for both live audiences and global broadcast.

Designed to captivate core fans and new audiences, US Smash combines elite-level action with immersive entertainment, curated fan zones, and headline appearances. With international broadcast distribution and expansive partnership opportunities, US Smash marks a new era for table tennis on the world stage, and a defining moment for the sport in the United States.

Visit ussmash.com for more information.